Deeds of Daring Done by Girls

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Deeds of Daring Done by Girls

by N. Hudson Moore

EN·~3 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

Transcriber’s Note:

0:13

DEEDS of DARING DONE BY GIRLS

0:30

AN OPEN LETTER

0:41

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:28

The Robe of the Duchess As told by Jehan, her Page in the Year of Grace 1392

39:48

The Princess Wins 1417

33:39

Defence of Castle Dangerous 1692

25:13

The Pearl Necklace 1767

1:10:22

Dicey Langston 1787

35:06

The Maid of Zaragoza 1808

28:20

Description

A lively collection of short tales celebrates the bold spirit of young women from different ages and lands. From a medieval French court where a clever lady‑in‑training outwits a boastful page, to distant realms where girls command forts and challenge tradition, each story shows that courage knows no gender. The narratives blend vivid period details with humor, letting listeners hear the clatter of armor, the flutter of hawk feathers, and the whispered promises of daring deeds.

Through witty dialogue and spirited action, the heroines prove that bravery can be found beneath even the most delicate fabrics. Their adventures—whether thwarting a rival, protecting a beloved animal, or confronting authority—invite listeners to imagine the quiet strength that fuels extraordinary acts. The book invites anyone who enjoys history, humor, and heroic hearts to discover how ordinary girls become unforgettable champions of their own stories.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (225K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1906.

Credits

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Mar 18, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

N. Hudson Moore

N. Hudson Moore

1857–1927

Best known for lively books on antiques and decorative arts, this American writer also turned her eye to stories for younger readers. Her work helped early 20th-century readers look at furniture, china, clocks, and lace with a collector’s curiosity.

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